Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Celtics Officially Waive Denzel Valentine
The Celtics have waived guard/forward Denzel Valentine, per the RealGM transactions log.
The move was made to create room for veteran power forward Blake Griffin,...
Thunder Waive Sterling Brown
The Thunder have waived guard/forward Sterling Brown, acquired as part of a trade with the Rockets, the team announced in a press release.
Along with...
West Notes: Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr., Lakers, Warriors
Pelicans
Zion Williamson is excited to be back in the fold and he's looking good early. Per coach Willie Green, Williamson "dominated" in the Pelicans'...
Warriors to Sign Ty Jerome?
The Warriors and Ty Jerome have been talking about a potential training camp contract once he clears waivers, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Jerome...
East Notes: Cavs, Caris LeVert, Celtics, Hawks, Kyle Korver
Cavaliers
Guard/forward Caris LeVert revamped his diet and conditioning during the summer -- all in an effort to bounce back from an uneven run after...
Rachel Nichols Talks Jump to Showtime Basketball, ESPN Exit
Former ESPN anchor and reporter Rachel Nichols has been hired by Showtime Basketball, the network announced in a statement.
Nichols discussed her new role and...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Bojan Bogdanovic, Suns, Warriors
Pistons
Newcomer Bojan Bogdanovic is seeking a contract extension after arriving in a trade with the Jazz, per Marc Stein of...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Lonzo Ball, Mavericks, Sixers
Bulls
The initial diagnosis on Lonzo Ball was that he'd return soon, but the Bulls don't expect him back until after the new year, per...
Celtics Signing Blake Griffin to One-Year Contract
The Celtics are signing veteran power forward Blake Griffin to a one-year contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Griffin, 33, is 6-foot-9 and spent...
Rockets to Waive Ty Jerome After Trade With Thunder
The Rockets intend to waive shooting guard Ty Jerome following Thursday's multi-player deal with the Thunder, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Along with Jerome,...
West Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis, Clippers, Rockets
Lakers
After missing a large portion of another season with yet another injury, Anthony Davis said he is ready to roll in 2022-23.
“I’m so excited...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Spurs, Cavs
Thunder
No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren will miss the season with a foot injury, but indicated he has no regrets playing in the Seattle...
Rival GM: I’d Be Real Hesitant to Trade For Suns’ Jae Crowder
Suns forward Jae Crowder is sitting out as he and the Suns agreed to try to trade him. He has already been linked to...
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball Expected To Miss At Least Several More Months
Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball underwent surgery on his left knee Wednesday and is likely to return to the lineup this season, per Shams...
